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Ants are coming into my hamsters cage, HELP2007-11-24 21:57:36

Is there a possible way for ants to keep away from my hamster? I don't want to spray the place with the ant thing. Any suggestions, I need to know what to do ASAP.

I don't want to keep cleaning the cage, since that'll be a complete waste of bedding. I need A LOT of possible suggestions.

Answers:

find a way to hang the cage or move it somewhere the ants aren't gonna find it quickly, usually a hall or bedroom-nowhere near the kitchen or bathroom cause they need water too. Get rid of whatever food the ants are after. they make stuff for hamsters with honey in it...not a good idea for the summer monthes, stick to bland foods and make sure the hamster is kept clean as well as the cage. If it continues regardless of where the cage is, this is gonna sound gross and I'm sorry but have your hamster checked out by a doctor to make sure it's not the hamster himself they are after or living in. My first hamster didn't have ants inside him but roaches and the doctor told me when they put him down it's rare but it can happen with lots of insects.

do not use boric acid around a hamster cage you could accidently poison your hamster.-happened to our cat when we tried to get rid of the roaches.

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clean the cage thoroughly and regularly. Spread boric acid around and in front of any possible ant entry-ways

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Be sure to remove uneaten fruit or veggies about half an hour after you put them in. Otherwise, they will attract ants. Cedar chips as opposed to pine are also supposed to keep insects away.